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Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM vs Pflueger President XT PRESXT40X

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Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

Spinning Reels

For freshwater or inshore lure fishing, the C3000XG pairs 37-inch line pickup with capacity for 170 yards of 8 lb mono in a 7.9 oz reel.¹²

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Choose the President XT 40 when you need 230 yards of 10 lb mono; allow for its stated 9.7 oz reel weight in your setup.³

2 models / at a glance

Max drag · lb20 lb²Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz7.9 oz¹Lower preferred ↓

Max drag · lb14 lb⁴Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz9.7 oz³Lower preferred ↓

Specification	Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM	Pflueger President XT PRESXT40X
Reel size	C3000XG¹	40⁴
Max drag	20 lb²	14 lb⁴
Gear ratio	6.4¹	6.2⁴
Water type	Freshwater and saltwater¹	Freshwater⁵
Weight	7.9 oz¹	9.7 oz³
Line retrieve per crank	37 in²	37.7 in³